Dean aims for health care reform UNM Daily Lobo, NM "But we're not so good at dealing with people who have ongoing health-related issues, and we need to get better at prevention as well." Ridenour said the United States needs to reconsider the health care system in place and work to improve it. ... |
Mariana de la Torre, 1980-2009: Medical odyssey raised key issues Chicago Tribune, United States With few options for long-term health care available to the estimated 11.6 million illegal immigrants in the United States, her odyssey also illustrated the despair of many such patients with chronic illnesses and hefty medical bills. ... |
As the baby boomer generation reaches old age, David Panteleakos says we need to prepare for the 'geriatric tsunami'. Mr. Panteleakos is the administrator of Westview HealthCare Center in Dayville, Conn., one of the top-ranked nursing homes in the nation.
In an interview with the Norwich Bulletin, Mr. Panteleakos said the greatest challenge is to match people's expectations with what is affordable. Medicaid support for the nursing home industry has eroded over the years, and in Connecticut alone 23 homes have closed since 2001.
For the first time in history, the nation will have more old people and fewer children, and a smaller number of productive adults will be forced to support more old people and children.
Conference on Aging to Explore Local Health and Care Issues ... North Fort Myers Neighbor, FL Other topics include care options, protection from abuse and driving competence. "Each year, this conference gives us real insight into current and future health care needs in our community," according to Hope President and CEO Samira K. Beckwith. ... |
 ABC News | North Carolinians tell Obama aide about healthcare issues News & Observer, NC The national campaign to change the health care system came to North Carolina on Tuesday, when workers, employers and doctors told an aide to President Barack Obama about their frustrations finding or providing medical treatment. ... United States health care well below average but costs more A HEALTHY BOTTOM LINE Employers address rising health insurance costs OPINION/GUEST_COLUMNS: Swiss Offer Fresh Health Care Model |
Congressman: Health care big issue in DC Wooster Daily Record, OH He said the president's budget has strategic investments in health care, energy and education. "Health care issues right now, from small businesses to large corporations, is probably the single most important factor we have to address in Congress. ... |
Veterans tell Johanns they need health care close to home Grand Island Independent, NE “In this case, I think it makes a lot of sense to let them access the health care that’s available in the community.” Johanns said he has made the recommendation in Washington, but it hasn’t been favored. “I’m going to keep working on that issue. ... |
Chattanooga: Hispanic barriers to health care access considered Chattanooga Times Free Press, TN “From four years ago we really started looking hard at Latino health issues because we see that as a growing need,” said Kasey Poole Decosimo, assessment and planning program manager for the Chattanooga-Hamilton County Health Department and a board ... |
Dorgan discusses health care at town hall meeting Dickinson Press, ND Health care was the talk of the town in Richardton when Sen. Byron Dorgan (DN.D.) held a town hall meeting there Monday afternoon. “In this country there’sa notion that we need to do health care reform,” Dorgan said. Several residents voiced their ... |
Mental Health Problems In Childhood May Predict Later Suicide ... Science Daily (press release) However, later suicide attempts in females are not predicted by mental health issues at this age. "Suicide among adolescents and young adults is a major public health concern worldwide," the authors write as background information in the article. ... |
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